If you underwent double eyelid surgery to achieve a more sophisticated look but the results did not meet your expectations, you may consider revision surgery. In fact, as the demand for double eyelid surgery has increased, the number of revision cases has also been steadily rising. This is because there has been an increase in instances where indiscriminate surgeries, performed without considering individual facial proportions or circumstances, have resulted in dissatisfaction or side effects.

While double eyelid revision surgery is sometimes performed simply because the patient is dissatisfied with the shape or the double eyelids have loosened over time, it is also frequently done due to functional issues or asymmetry caused by a faulty initial surgery, such as differences in the eyelid line or thickness.

What are the types of double eyelid revision surgery?
Types of eye revision surgery include cases where there are multiple double eyelid lines, cases where the shape of both eyes is asymmetrical, cases where one wants to change the double eyelid style, cases where the double eyelid line is too thick (sausage double eyelid), cases where the double eyelid line is too low or too thin, cases where the double eyelid line has loosened, cases where the eyes have become smaller than before the surgery, and cases where there are severe surgical scars.

In the case of revision eye surgery, an accurate diagnosis of the deformed tissue is necessary because the procedure is performed again on an eye that has previously undergone double eyelid surgery. First, you must visit a hospital to assess the current condition and determine if revision surgery is feasible. Revision surgery requires more precise techniques than the initial operation and is inherently more difficult, so it is advisable to seek a specialist with extensive clinical experience in revision surgery.

Double eyelid revision surgery is performed after at least 6 months.
Double eyelid revision surgery cannot be performed at just any time. First, it is necessary to confirm that the tissue condition has stabilized. It is recommended to wait at least six full months from the date of the initial surgery before undergoing revision eye surgery. However, it is difficult to set a precise six-month period. This is because the time required for scar tissue from the previous surgery to soften and for swelling and redness to subside varies from person to person. Since the eyes often improve over time compared to the initial post-operative period, hasty correction may not be necessary. However, because there are cases where early correction is required, it is crucial to consult with a specialist who has extensive experience in eye revision surgery.

How to avoid eye revision surgery?
Given the high level of public interest in double eyelid surgery and revision surgery, many patients experience significant stress as a result. To avoid the need for revision eye surgery, you must find a hospital staffed by safe and skilled board-certified plastic surgeons. Furthermore, it is advisable to visit multiple clinics to fully understand the specific procedure you will undergo. If you choose a revision eye surgery clinic based solely on low cost, you risk repeating the failure you feared; therefore, you must carefully weigh various factors when selecting a hospital. Meticulous post-operative care is also essential, as failure to quickly stabilize tissues after surgery can lead to slow recovery and persistent swelling, potentially resulting in greater dissatisfaction with the outcome.

Advice provided by Director Do Eon-rok, 1mm Plastic Surgery Clinic

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